When a group of military generals led by Zhao Zilong and Gao Fuyi advanced into Guandu with a rear-issue army of 100,000, the beast that had been dormant and immobile finally waited for its hoped-for opportunity to fight, and bared its hideous fangs to the intruders on the other side of the river.
Yuan Shao, who is enjoying the antique paintings in his tent, suddenly heard the report from the meteor horse scout, saying that Lu Bu personally led 180,000 troops and horses, divided into nine columns by the generals under his command, with flags and banners flying, fully armed, and came through the ferry in a vast soup.
His heart shuddered, busy rushed out of the tent, went to the high platform, looked into the distance, the heaving river, vaguely distinguishable flags, bright red tasseled helmets, and soldiers dressed in gray armor, such as ants like a tide of raging, called the see heart scared.
"Release the arrows, release the arrows!"
Even the slowest person could see that Lu Bu was going to get real with this fanfare. Yuan Shao hissed and ordered the archery tower to reject the people while urgently summoning all the generals.
When the people gathered in the middle of the main tent and learned that this was a grave situation, they all looked grave.
The other thing is not to say, allies Gongsun Zan's reinforcements are delayed, Lu Bu's reinforcements are unceasing, under the delay, it leads to this moment of disparity of forces, it is difficult to head-on hedge.
Yuan Shao asked in a deep voice, "Lu Bu is personally leading a large army before him, who has a plan?"
Wen Chou, who had a grudge against his brother's murder, was still the first to step forward, clanging his fists and saying, "I would like to lead 5,000 soldiers to fight with the Lu traitors to the end!"
Yuan Shao was silent, but looked at Cao Ren who was on the side.
Cao Cao's departure has become a certainty, and Yuan Shao has realized in the meantime that he is afraid that he has really fallen for the other party's plan to cut off his tail.
Only because it is the critical moment when the war is about to start, even though he is furious, he is not good to turn his face against the general of Cao's army, who still holds those soldiers and horses in his hands, and is still obeying him in all matters in the surface.
In particular, there is Cao Cao's beloved general Xiahou Dun at the back, 'helping' him to defend Yecheng, which is now both sides of the hand pinched each other a very life-threatening hostage, can not act rashly.
What's most annoying is that the initiative still seems to be in Cao Cao's hands.
Yuan Shao said pleasantly, "Zixiao?"
Cao Ren's face did not change, and he agreed without hesitation, "Ren is also willing to go there and support General Wen to thwart him."
Gao Lan and other generals were not willing to show weakness and expressed their willingness to fight, which made Yuan Shao's face look much better.
Seeing that Zhang He had been silent, Yuan Shao could not help asking, "What does Junxu think?"
Zhang He hesitated for a moment, but still spoke: "According to He's view, Lu Bu's soldiers come, our army when the wall is clear, solid defense, even if he has a million men, but also can not be helped. The best strategy of pulling, should be to wait for the opportunity to wait for labor, rather than knowing that the other side of the valor and good fighting, but also a large number of people, but also delusion of short to fight the long carry on."
Xu You also echoed: "What Junxu said is also what you think in your heart. Our army has a solid camp and a forest of archery towers, and although the number of soldiers is a disadvantage, it is easier to consume food and grass than Lu Bu's. At the same time, we should send urgent letters to Gongsun Zan, clarifying the current situation. At the same time, we should send an urgent letter to Gongsun Zan, clarifying the current situation and urging him to send troops."
At this moment when most advocated a frontal response to the enemy, Zhang He's words set off a furor.
Yuan Shao also did not expect, since Yan Liang was beheaded, more and more valued general Zhang He, to the front of the heavy troops, is in need of generals at the critical moment, not only do not take the initiative to ask for war, cowering, but also mention this turtle plan, public shaking of the military heart, can not help but disappointment, reprimanded: "Do not talk nonsense! If you are greedy and afraid of death, you can wait for your so-called war opportunity in this fortress, and quietly watch us go to war!"
Guo Tu, who is the best at fanning the flames and loves to exclude dissenters, said: "Tu also disagrees. If we really listen to Xu You's plan and let Lu Bu commit murder, our camp will be besieged and the food route will be cut off, then we will all become turtles in a jar, how can we talk about pulling the strings? What is your intention in making this poisonous plan?"
The view was not adopted by Yuan Shao, and was also scolded a few times, Zhang He was already prepared when he said this, so he was able to bow his head and endure it, and only after hearing Guo Tu's shouting like this did he frowned and said back: ''Guo Engaged in such a poorly thought out statement. Even if Lu Bu's strength is several times that of our army, it is not so much that it can be completely surrounded. If he is reluctant to do it, then this siege will be weak, easily broken, and so reinforcements to one, can be in response to the outside."
Guo Tu snorted, "But you two are just taking it for granted!"
Xu You, however, will never be able to swallow this breath.
But all strategists are a bit arrogant, not to mention Xu You thinks that his position among the staff should be a bit superior.
After all, since he was young when he studied, and now the world famous Cao Cao, Yuan Shao has friendship, and early in Yuan Shao from Dong Zhuo hands under the escape in distress, defected to the Ji State to go, into its banner, for its advice, and Yuan Shao can have today's scenery position, undoubtedly can not be separated from his intention to plan.
Other not to mention, than the seniority of the old, and is not the tendency of the villain Guo Tu can be compared to? And where is his turn to target himself, line of slander of this well?
Xu You under the anger, ignored Yuan Shao just revealed the attitude, but also regardless of the occasion and timing are not right, directly pointing to the most evil Guo Tu a scolding, and its tit for tat, the noise is red in the face and thick neck.
Finally, Yuan Shao, who could not stand it any longer, shouted: "Don't shut up! The army is now at hand, but you want to share with your colleagues first, is not it?"
He was so furious that Xu You and Guo Tu, who were in the middle of a scolding battle, had to stop and salute to apologize.
Yuan Shao said decisively, "Lu Bu, that ungrateful three-name bitch slave, is here to show off his ferocity, there is no reason not to fight, my will has been decided, you don't want to fight, don't bother to say anything!"
Yuan Shao not only refused to listen to the advice, but also did not give face to put down these words, Xu You even more unconvinced, but also annoyed and refused to persuade again.
If Tian Feng was present, I'm afraid I would have to spray Yuan Shao, who insisted on delivering the meat, but the facts proved that his words were right, and Yuan Shao, even for his own face, was unwilling to release him from his poisonous tongue, but subconsciously forgot about it.
By the time they finalized the order of battle, even if Lu Bu's army traveled slowly, it had already crossed the river.
After Yan Qing early reminder, but also the last time the river crossing experience, Lu Bu profoundly realized that Yuan Shao children this flower frame next to the can not, built up the killing power of the archery tower, but really can not be underestimated.
So from the very beginning, they intentionally bypassed and traveled, even if they traveled a long way, it is better than losing some men and horses because of this.
Yuan Shao panicked and ordered people to shoot, in fact, did not receive half of the intended effect.
The sound of the drums was like thunderbolts, and Lu Bu, who has always been keen on being the first to lead the troops and inspire the morale, was still at the front of the army with one man and one horse; separated from him by a distance of one horse, and immediately behind him, were Gao Shun, Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun, Xu Hao, Gan Ning, and Taishi Ci, who all rode extraordinary high horses and were waiting for the battle in a solemn manner; and further back, there were the soldiers with distinctive weaponry and orderly formation.
Yan Qing, however, did not go to watch the battle this time, but had his own business to attend to: he took a group of strategists and a few thousand logistical soldiers and horses and began to build a camp at a distance.
With the frontal confrontation, the victory or defeat in a few days will see the difference, a side into the phase of one side to defend not out, one side to attack the camp, both sides may also have their own reinforcements to come over, it will be called a protracted period of time.
Especially this time Yuan Shao don't know who's advice, early to build high barriers, repair that in history called Cao Cao suffered a big loss, to the soldiers under the banner of death and injury of countless arrows, and restrain arrows sweeping the biggest weapon, the catapult is looking bulky, in fact, the parts are extremely fine, can't withstand the big bumps, no way to set up a good, and then by the generals to carry across the heavenly danger of the Yellow River to go.
It can only be broken down into smaller parts that can be carried, and then reassembled when the camp is set up and stationed.
Before this, even if Lu Bu wanted to directly lead the army to Yuan Shao to a dust, but also unrealistic - Yuan Shao is not so stupid that hopeless, see can not defeat him dance halberd horse, fixed to shrink back to the camp, do not casually come out.
Yan Qing was only slightly distracted by Guo Jia's sharp eyes, he lazily shook his fan and gave him a sidelong glance, "Since Chong Guang is so mindful of the Lord's end, why don't you simply ask your personal followers to escort you to the front to watch with your own eyes, Jia staying here on your behalf is more than enough."
Although Yan Qing was a bit sad to miss the scene of Lu Bu's great power, it wasn't unbearable.
After all, firstly, he has already seen it many times, not as excited as when he has never seen it before, and secondly, it is Lu Bu's appearance when he puts on the war robe, God's martial arts Tianjun, in this morning he personally helped him to change into those clothes, he has fully enjoyed the exclusive treatment of watching the peacock change into a phoenix, and feasted his eyes on it, and now he is still immersed in the aftermath of the contentment.
Therefore, he smiled and politely refused, "Thank you for Feng Xiao's good intentions, but the sword has no eyes, if I go, I'm afraid that the Lord will still have to worry about me, and will not be able to fight with all my heart."
Guo Jia let out a "tsk", "You're so meticulous, you never forget to think of him everywhere."
Yan Qing laughed and teased, "How come Feng Xiao's words sound like they're so tasteless?"
Guo Jia said in a serious manner: "Although the heavy light looks beautiful, talent is excellent, it is refreshing, not to mention the appearance of the coarse male, even the world of women, there are few can be compared to the. However, the wonderful thing to go to Wushan **, or with the body exquisite, gentle and lovely woman to go, only called the taste of God--"
Jia is something to come to Yan Qing to discuss, heard Guo Jia this no rules and regulations of flirting, immediately face black, will fan handle warningly to his hair on the crown of a heavy knock, to eat the pain to stop Guo Jia, painfully admonished: "No wonder Yuan Zhi has written to me many times, said that you do not behave properly, jokes do not know the importance of the situation, I initially believe that, do not feel that you are a person without measure, but then listen to you! In public, what did you say?"
Yan Qing was still recalling Guo Jia's words, at first he didn't think there was a problem, but the more he thought about it, the more unbelievable he felt.
According to the meaning of that analogy, even Guo Jia, whose body was so delicate and soft that he could easily pick her up over his shoulder, subconsciously regarded him as the one who was destined to be crushed underneath?
With Guo Jia's small body?
Yan Qing, who had secretly written this down in his mind and was prepared to teach him a lesson back later, smiled and diverted Jia Dan's attention, "Does Wenhe have something urgent to look for me?"
Jia Yan was reminded by him and couldn't care less about Guo Jia: "Indeed there is an important matter that must be dealt with by you."
Yan Qing stared at her eyebrows, the first thing she was worried about was Lu Bu and the others who were fighting at the front line and their situation was unknown: "But the situation at the front has changed?"
Jia denied it, "Not really. It's the angels that are coming."
Yan Qing froze slightly and sulked.
The court sent a messenger to convey the natural meaning of Liu Xie. And the little emperor that is keen to make peace with the fake pacifist, it is only in the cross-knife took Zhang Xiu on the sweet, want to do the same trick, halfway across the bar, based on the identity of the convenience, share a big bowl of soup.
It must be to persuade them to stop the war and make peace, tell Lu Bu to return the Yanzhou that triggered this matter, and then the emperor to open the mouth to appoint the Yanzhou assassin, as for the candidate, it is the group of idle and quarrelsome officials jointly decided, the real loyalist royalists.
The tricky thing is not the little emperor, nor is it this angel responsible for mediation, but the timing of the arrival, I do not know whether it is intentional, and choose to come at the sensitive moment of the start of the Great War, it is indeed extremely coincidental.
Author's Note: Happy Christmas Eve!